A one day course covering the basics and jargon of building structures. It will teach you what to look out for and when to advise calling in the experts. It's not designed to convert property managers into building surveyors but it will give you more confidence in your professional reporting, advice and recommendations.

THE COURSE COVERS:

General Construction

The basic structure of converted, new-build and older purpose built properties

Plumbing

Roofs

Superstructure

Foundations/Drains

Defects

Plumbing problems

Water ingress

Rising damp

Condensation

Dry rot/ wet rot

Roofing Issues

Subsidence

Fire

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Beginners

Those of intermediate level

More experienced practitioners who know the legal framework required to safely manage a portfolio, but who are not as familiar with the practicalities of a building.